The days of commitment ceremonies held in LGBTQ community centers have passed. Same-sex marriage is slowly rooting itself in American cultural norms. For same-sex couples, this is an affirming signal of burgeoning acceptance. Acceptance brings more choices. Wh…
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Wedding traditions and rituals surrounding the average ceremony have changed dramatically with each passing year.
The history of marriage is a long and complicated one. While the general idea of marriage has remained somewhat consistent over the centuries, the wedd…
LGBT Community
It’s been a wild and crazy year for the LGBTQ community. Bathroom laws and transgender equality have been a key focus in many different states. President Obama is standing behind the federal government’s commitment to equality, issuing a statemen…
Reception Ideas
Oregon couple Whitney Alexander and John Elledge recently provided guests at their summer wedding reception with a truly unique and memorable experience. In addition to the traditional open bar at their reception, the newlyweds also had a weed tent …
Gay Marriage
On June 26, the United States Supreme Court made same-sex marriage legal nationwide. Over 30 states had already legalized gay marriage, but the Supreme Court’s historic ruling made it the law of the land. The vote on the matter was 5–4, and the opi…
Wedding Expenses
Most couples are well aware of the big ticket items that come with weddings such as rings, bridal gowns, receptions and honeymoons. However, even if you are extremely detail oriented when planning your big day, there will probably be some unanticip…
Henna 101
A flowering plant native to northern Africa, the Middle East and India, Henna has been cultivated since ancient times. A dye is produced from its leaves that can be used for temporary tattoos and to color fabrics. In parts of Africa, and other eastern cou…
In February, Violet and Floyd Hartwig, who married in 1947, died five hours apart at their Easton, California, ranch. They were holding hands when Mr. Hartwig, 90, passed away. Mrs. Hartwig, 89, died five hours later. The couple’s hospice beds were pushed togethe…
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Being a celebrity often brings additional challenges to a relationship. It is not uncommon for high-profile marriages to end in divorce, particularly if both partners are famous. Some unions don’t even last a year. Beyoncé and Jay-Z are two of the best-known ent…
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A wedding is one of life’s most momentous events and universally celebrated occasions. Many couples want their big day to reflect their personalities and preferences. This frequently means incorporating religious and cultural traditions significant to them into t…
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